Issues and Problems in Organizational Theory, Leadership, and Policy Analysis
Meets: 4:00–6:50 P.M., Wed. Chafee 601
Instructor
Office: Chafee 706 Dr. David Byrd
Work 874-5484 dbyrd@uri.edu
Office Hrs: 3:00 – 4:00 PM Wed., by appointment or after class
Course Description
Issues and problems related to applications of organizational theory, leadership theory, and policy analysis are studied. Core seminar examines cases related to district, state, and/or regional educational offices and agencies. (Seminar) Pre 630, 620, 621.
The focus of this course is on educational improvement and policy, particularly at the preschool through secondary levels, for all children in all communities. A central question during this course will be: What are the outcomes for students of educational policy and school improvement efforts and do these policies lead to equity and social justice?
Required Texts
Marzano, Robert J. (2003). What works in schools: Translating research into action. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
In addition, a reading list is provided and some copies will be passed out in class; others are to be downloaded from the listed web address. A $10.00 copy fee will be assessed to cover the cost of numerous materials - checks should be made out to URI.
Course Requirements
During this course students complete a review of research on a topic which has implications for educational policy and school improvement.
Class time will be spent in the discussion of policy, leadership, and theory related to educational improvement. Therefore, your knowledge and experiences in education are of major importance in the interpretation and analysis of course reading. Class attendance and participation are important aspects of this class.
Scholarly Paper Assignment
You are to pick a policy issue related to school improvement and write a scholarly paper that is of publishable quality in a peer reviewed journal. This article/presentation should have as its core research based inquiry (approximately 5000 words). It is the expectation of this course that you will send the resulting paper to an educational journal for review. The paper will be due in sections and will be discussed and reviewed:
1. statement describing the problem, question, or objective of your paper
2. second draft
3. final paper due (70% Grade)
Weekly assignments
1. You are also asked each week to prepare comments notes (respond with discussion comment) of the readings to assist our discussions during seminar. (10% Grade)
2. Each week you will provide an in-class update on progress made toward completion of your scholarly work and meet in teams for peer review and support.
3. You will make a formal presentation of your article/paper (10% Grade) of professional quality using professional standards (RI Beginning Teacher Standards Rubric) including appropriate use of technology - for example, PowerPoint or other presentation software.
4. Class attendance and participation (10% Grade)
EDP 631 Core Seminar III:
Issues and Problems in Organizational Theory, Leadership, and Policy Analysis
Meets: 4:00–6:50 P.M., Wed. Chafee 601
Instructor
Office: Chafee 706 Dr. David Byrd
Work 874-5484
dbyrd@uri.edu
Office Hrs: 3:00 – 4:00 PM Wed., by appointment or after class
Course Description
Issues and problems related to applications of organizational theory, leadership theory, and policy analysis are studied. Core seminar examines cases related to district, state, and/or regional educational offices and agencies. (Seminar) Pre 630, 620, 621.
The focus of this course is on educational improvement and policy, particularly at the preschool through secondary levels, for all children in all communities. A central question during this course will be: What are the outcomes for students of educational policy and school improvement efforts and do these policies lead to equity and social justice?
Required Texts
Marzano, Robert J. (2003). What works in schools: Translating research into action. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
In addition, a reading list is provided and some copies will be passed out in class; others are to be downloaded from the listed web address. A $10.00 copy fee will be assessed to cover the cost of numerous materials - checks should be made out to URI.
Course Requirements
During this course students complete a review of research on a topic which has implications for educational policy and school improvement.
Class time will be spent in the discussion of policy, leadership, and theory related to educational improvement. Therefore, your knowledge and experiences in education are of major importance in the interpretation and analysis of course reading. Class attendance and participation are important aspects of this class.
Scholarly Paper Assignment
You are to pick a policy issue related to school improvement and write a scholarly paper that is of publishable quality in a peer reviewed journal. This article/presentation should have as its core research based inquiry (approximately 5000 words). It is the expectation of this course that you will send the resulting paper to an educational journal for review. The paper will be due in sections and will be discussed and reviewed:
1. statement describing the problem, question, or objective of your paper
2. second draft
3. final paper due (70% Grade)
Weekly assignments
1. You are also asked each week to prepare comments notes (respond with discussion comment) of the readings to assist our discussions during seminar. (10% Grade)
2. Each week you will provide an in-class update on progress made toward completion of your scholarly work and meet in teams for peer review and support.
3. You will make a formal presentation of your article/paper (10% Grade) of professional quality using professional standards (RI Beginning Teacher Standards Rubric) including appropriate use of technology - for example, PowerPoint or other presentation software.
4. Class attendance and participation (10% Grade)